JOSHUA THIBODEAUX
Old Fort,NC
Summary
Compassionate and innovative social worker with several years of experience working with diverse populations to support mental health and wellness. Well-verse in applying combination of holistic and cognitive approaches to facilitate healing. Organized and educated in program administration for high-risk populations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Social Worker Supervisor
Burke County Department of Social Services
Morganton, NC
04.2023 - Current
- As a Social Work Supervisor, my responsibility is to guide social work investigators in accordance with state policies and procedures.
- My leadership approach in this field has been centered on educating workers about mental health and family-oriented methods. This focus has enabled me to lead my employees effectively and foster impartial perspectives when collaborating with families in our work.
- My responsibility is to conduct thorough investigations in accordance with state policy and protocol, including cases of abuse, neglect, and dependency. I adhere to both field and office training that promotes the separation of personal and professional expectations while upholding professional standards, all aimed at fostering the well-being and happiness of families in Burke County for the long term.
- Participated in professional development activities such as seminars, workshops, trainings.
- Provided crisis intervention services for clients experiencing acute distress.
- Coordinated referrals to outside agencies for additional services such as substance abuse programs or vocational training.
- Actively advocated for systemic change within organizations that serve vulnerable populations.
Social Worker Investigator
Burke County Department of Social Services
Morganton, NC
03.2021 - 04.2023
- My primary responsibilities included acquiring child protective service reports and offering support to families, enabling them to create a nurturing, robust, and forward-looking environment for their children's development.
- Assessed safety risks for children living at home or in foster care settings.
- Developed individualized service plans with clients to address their identified goals.
- Collaborated with family members to provide comprehensive support services to clients.
- Provided crisis intervention services, as needed.
- Provided crisis intervention services to individuals in need.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and interactions according to agency standards.
- Educated clients about the impact of trauma on mental health and well-being.
- Assisted clients in accessing community resources such as housing, food pantries, and transportation options.
- Developed workable solutions for recurring problems for individuals and families.
- Implemented social service interventions to achieve treatment goals and address client needs.
Education
BACHELORS IN ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY, LITERATURE
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA ASHEVILLE
01.2021
ASSOCIATES OF ART -
MCDOWELL TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2019
Skills
- Safety Planning
- Client Needs Assessment
- Records Management
- Crisis Assessment
- Case Documentation
- Service planning
- Resource Navigation
- Risk Assessment
- Client documentation
- Crisis Intervention
- Staff Development
- Assessment skills
Timeline
Social Worker Supervisor
Burke County Department of Social Services
04.2023 - Current
Social Worker Investigator
Burke County Department of Social Services
03.2021 - 04.2023
BACHELORS IN ARTS - PSYCHOLOGY, LITERATURE
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA ASHEVILLE
ASSOCIATES OF ART -
MCDOWELL TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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